Tooth Anatomy
How many permanent teeth do adults typically have?
32
Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons?
Covalent bond
I specialize in straightening teeth and correcting misaligned bites. Who am I?
Orthodontist
What is the maximum possible Academic Average (AA) score on the current DAT?
600
I have a handle, a tiny round face, I help you see in a hidden place. I show what your eyes cannot explore, especially teeth toward the back of the floor.
Dental mirror
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Enamel
What is the complementary DNA strand to 5′-ATGC-3′?
3′-TACG-5′
I specialize in treating children and their dental needs. Who am I?
Pediatric Dentist
What is the name of the application system used by most U.S. dental schools to receive applicants' academic records, experiences, and recommendations?
ADEA AADSAS
I twist and turn, I buzz and whine, You'd rather not hear my noisy design. I clear away decay with speed, So your tooth can get the care it needs.
Dental drill
What is the name of the innermost part of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels?
Pulp
What is the hybridization of carbon in a carbonyl group (C=O)?
sp²
I specialize in treating gum disease and the structures that support teeth. Who am I?
Periodontist
What is the difference between shadowing and dental assisting?
Shadowing involves observing; assisting involves hands-on clinical support.
I flow like water, but water I'm not, I protect your teeth more than you thought. I help you swallow, I help you taste, Without me, your mouth would feel like a waste.
Saliva
What is the dental term for the surface of a tooth facing the tongue?
Lingual
During meiosis, in which phase does crossing over occur?
Prophase I
I specialize in saving teeth by treating infected or damaged dental pulp, often performing root canals. Who am I?
Endodontist
What are the components of the DAT Academic Average (AA)?
Biology/General Chemistry/Organic Chemistry, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning (five scored tests total)
I'm not a jewel, yet I shine bright, I cover a tooth and restore its bite. When damage is done, I take my place, Protecting what's left with a custom-made face.
Dental crown
How many different types of teeth are found in the adult human mouth?
Incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain during aerobic cellular respiration?
Oxygen (O₂).
I specialize in restoring or replacing missing teeth using crowns, bridges, dentures, and other prosthetic restorations. Who am I?
Prosthodontist
What is the difference between an open-file and a closed-file dental school interview?
Open-file interviewers can access application information; closed-file interviewers have limited or no access.
I have no heartbeat, yet I grow, Beneath the gums where few can go. I build upon what plaque leaves behind, A hardened guest you cannot unwind.
Dental calculus (tartar)